CompTIA Certifications: What’s New in 2010 for A+, Network+, Linux+, Server+, Security+, and Project+ Exam Tracks

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CompTIA has been really busy over the last year or so updating their exams. In addition, they have published a new certification policy for the A+ certificate, Network+, and Security+ certifications (but not other CompTIA certs). I wanted to take a bit of time to discuss just what CompTIA has done, and what we expect from them over the next year with regards to their major certifications. A+ Certification There are currently two versions of the A+ certification: the 600 series and the 700 series. To obtain the 600 series A+ certification, a candidate must take 220-601 (Essentials) and then choose from 220-602, 220-603, or 220-604 to complete the certification. Each of the application exams are based on specific skill sets (IT Technician, Remote Support Technician, Depot Technician). To obtain the 700 series A+ certification, a candidate must take 220-701 (Essentials) and 220-702 (Practical Application). For individuals who already have a previous A+ certification, there is an A+ Bridge exam to upgrade their certification to the 700 series. Candidates would simply take one exam (BR0-003). Just last week, CompTIA issued an invitation to subject matter experts (SMEs) to update the A+ exams. I expect that this is a just a reseed of the 700 series content and will not result in any real changes to the exam guide. The 600 series started in 2005, and the 700 series in 2009. In my opinion, since we got an entirely new exam last year, we won't see a complete revamp until 2012, which would tie in nicely with the new recertification policies. Network+ Certification The Network+ exam was rewritten in 2009. The old version of the comptia a+ training Network+ exam has been retired. Currently, there are two options for the Network+ 2009 certification: For individuals who do not hold the Network+ certification, the candidate must take the N10-004 exam. For individuals who already have a previous Network+ certification, there is a Bridge exam to upgrade their certification to the 2009 version. Candidates would simply take the Network+ Bridge exam (BR0-002). Security+ Certification The Security+ exam was rewritten in 2009. The old version of the Security+ exam has been retired. As with Network+, there are currently two options for the Security+ 2009 certification: For individuals who do not hold the Security+ certification, the candidate must take the SY0-201 exam. For individuals who already have a previous Security+ certification, there is a Bridge exam to upgrade their CompTIA A+ certification to the 2009 version (BR0-001).